When a Patient Asks,"What Is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a patient asks,"What is the cause of multiple sclerosis?" how should the nurse reply? The cause of MS seems to be an interaction between:

• A) Vascular and metabolic factors
• B) Bacterial infection and the inflammatory response
• C) Autoimmunity and genetic susceptibility
• D) Neurotransmitters and inherited genes

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Definitions:

Stereocilia

Hairlike projections on the surface of certain cells, such as those in the inner ear, that respond to fluid motion for sensory functions including hearing and balance.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, which oscillates in response to sound and aids in the process of auditory transduction.

Tectorial Membrane

A structure found in the inner ear, part of the organ of Corti, which plays a critical role in the process of hearing by supporting hair cells that convert vibrations into nerve impulses.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by supporting the hair cells that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals.